How far is Fairmont, WV from Eleanor, WV?
The driving distance from Fairmont, WV to Eleanor, WV is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairmont and Eleanor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairmont and Eleanor.
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Start on Jefferson Street
1819 ft · 60 sec · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Fairmont Gateway Connector
933 ft · 24 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
941 ft · 23 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Fairmont Gateway Connector
39 m · 3 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Exit the roundabout onto Fairmont Gateway Connector
2015 ft · 54 sec · Fairmont Gateway Connector
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Take the exit right
2521 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
135.1 mi · 2 hr 25 min · Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
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Merge slight right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West, US 119 South: Huntington
906 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left
2411 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
17.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Winfield, Point Pleasant
2419 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Scott Depot
674 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Fruth-Lanham Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Fruth-Lanham Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1563 ft · 44 sec
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Turn right onto Teays Valley Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · Teays Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winfield Road
1 mi · 2 min · Winfield Road
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Turn sharp left
631 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1753 ft · 43 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Road
2 mi · 4 min · Charleston Road
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Turn right
16 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
1 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairmont and Eleanor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
135 mi · 02h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fairmont and Sunny near Eleanor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairmont to Eleanor?
The road trip is about 165.6 miles (266.5 km) and usually takes 03h 06m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Gassaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Fairmont and 82.8 miles from Eleanor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.3 miles (187.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.13 one way or $46.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairmont and Sunny near Eleanor.
Stop Ideas Near Gassaway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gassaway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairmont and Eleanor. Straight-line distance: 116.26 mi (187.11 km).
#1 Fairmont
County seat of Marion County, West Virginia, United States
| Population | 18,370 |
| Coordinates | 39.4850800, -80.1425800 |
| Altitude | 300 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eleanor
City in Putnam County, West Virginia, United States of America
| Population | 1,579 |
| Coordinates | 38.5375900, -81.9323600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eleanor (-81.93236, 38.53759)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.96 | $23.13 | $46.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $25.87 | $51.73 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $27.90 | $55.81 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $32.84 | $65.69 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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